A few years ago, I realized that I was thinking about dental care all wrong. Instead of listening carefully to my dentist and making the necessary changes, I assumed that he was ultimately responsible for making sure that my teeth stayed healthy. Unfortunately, I developed a few serious cavities because I failed to properly brush and floss my teeth, and I knew that it was my fault. I decided to start taking notes at my dental checkups and carefully abiding by the dentist's orders. The difference was almost miraculous. This blog is all about working with your dentist to improve your result.
12 December 2015
You're probably already aware of the many complications that lupus can cause throughout your body, but you may not know that the medications you take to control it can also cause issues. Lupus medications may lead to oral health complications like candidiasis, also called oral thrush or an oral yeast infection. Here are four things lupus sufferers need to know about candidiasis. How does lupus cause candidiasis? Lupus on its own isn't responsible for causing candidiasis; the problem is the medications that are often used to treat lupus.
12 December 2015
If you have missing teeth, you know how embarrassing it can be to smile. However, thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, you don't have to hide your smile any longer. There are many ways to replace your missing teeth, but dental implants are the best choice you can make. If you aren't sure about dental implants, check out these five facts that will show you why dental implants are the best choice possible.
11 December 2015
Cancer and the treatments for it have wide-ranging effects on the body, and treatments administered to practically any part of the body change the environment in the mouth. If you received chemotherapy and radiation in order to shrink and destroy tumors, you'll need to make careful choices when deciding how to fill in the gap left by missing teeth. A dental bridge will likely work better than a jaw-anchored implant for the following five reasons.
11 December 2015
If you've been going to the same dentist for several years now, you might be surprised if he or she refers you to see a dental specialist. After all, your dentist has been doing your cleanings, filling your cavities and placing your crowns for years now -- so what has changed? It's important to understand that being referred to a dental specialist does not mean that your dentist is lacking any skills or not wanting to provide you with personal care.
10 December 2015
Dental crowns are extremely durable; however, they can fall out for a number of reasons. If one of your dental crowns fell out, you might be able to save some money by having your dentist put it back in place. Unfortunately, this is not always an option though. Here are several things you should know about crowns that fall out of place. You Must Keep The Crown Clean And Safe